Yarrr! Florida A&M be chosen to seize the SWAC East over Jackson State amidst their rap video calamity, mateys!
2023-07-26
Avast ye scurvy dogs! Florida A&M be chosen to win the SWAC East Division by coaches and sports information directors, a mere few days after the hullabaloo o' the rap video scandal befallin' Jackson State. Arrr, what a topsy-turvy world we be livin' in!
Jackson State's reign as the front-runner in the Southwestern Athletic Conference (SWAC) has come to an end, as Florida A&M has been picked as the favorite to win the East Division. This decision comes shortly after Florida A&M banned its players from using the team's facilities due to a rap video that was filmed in the locker room without permission. However, the team was allowed to resume activities in time for SWAC media day. Florida A&M's athletic director, Tiffani-Dawn Sykes, has refrained from commenting on the incident until the university's investigation is completed.Coach Willie Simmons addressed the video incident with his team, emphasizing the importance of resilience and growth. The rapper in the video, Real Boston Richey, is actually Jalen Foster, who performed at Florida A&M's homecoming game last season. SWAC Commissioner Charles McLelland praised Florida A&M for handling the situation "magnificently," stating that the conference office has confidence in the school's ability to move forward and learn from the incident.
Despite the changes at Jackson State, including the departure of Deion Sanders and several star players, they were still picked to finish second in the East Division. Alabama A&M coach Connell Maynor acknowledged the remaining talent on the team and expects them to still be competitive. The two-time defending champion Tigers have had a strong record over the past two seasons, winning by an average of 30 points against league opponents last year.
New Jackson State coach T.C. Taylor, a former player and assistant coach, expressed confidence in his team's ability to overcome the roster turnover and prove themselves. The upcoming game between Florida A&M and Jackson State on September 3 is highly anticipated, with the Tigers seeking to avenge their 59-3 loss to Florida A&M last season.